Viacheslav Yakymchuk
Hall of fameBaker McKenzie, Kyiv OfficeDrawing on the firm’s global network, Baker McKenzie, Kyiv Office excels in cross-border corporate transactions and M&A. The team is well-equipped to advise on both English and US law-governed transactions. The group enjoys a diverse client base; it is regularly called upon by PE and VC funds and has seen a recent increase in clients from or investing in the IT and military tech sectors. A go-to for sellers, buyers and targets, practice head Viacheslav Yakymchuk enjoys an established track record in cross-border M&A. Andrii Moskalyk, promoted to partner in July 2023, boasts particular expertise in the defence tech, IT, energy and infrastructure sectors, focusing on private equity and private M&A. Olga Gavrylyuk handles reorganisation projects on a global scale, while Alyona Bon brings to the team expert knowledge of the IT, TMT, healthcare and agribusiness industries.
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Testimonials
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‘A global team that can cover all aspects of any complex M&A deal.’
‘Viacheslav Yakymchuk, partner, is one of the most experienced M&A lawyers in Ukraine.’
Key clients
- Atos
- GoodWine (Wine Bureau LLC Ukraine)
Work highlights
- Advised the shareholders of PrJSC Ivano-Frankivskcement on the potential sale of its business to NEQSOL Holding.
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Viacheslav Yakymchuk